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January 27, 1957

Speech, Mao Zedong, 'On Sino-American and Sino-Soviet Relations'

According to Mao, it would be beneficial for China to wait until after the Third Five-Year Plan to establish a relationship with the United States. In regards to the Soviet Union, he discusses the arrogance of the Soviets as a result of their abundant natural resources, and the “inevitable” disputes between the Communist parties in each country.

January 24, 1957

Report, 'My Observations on the Soviet Union,' Zhou Enlai to Mao Zedong and the Central Leadership (Excerpt)

Zhou Enlai comments on the weaknesses of the Soviet Communist Leadership in terms of problem-solving strategies and tactics, international relations, and general effectiveness of the Party leaders.

June 7, 1958

Remarks, Mao Zedong, Concerning the Soviet Request on Establishing a Special Long-wave Radio Station in China

Mao comments on the financial responsibility of China to cover the cost of constructing a long-wave radio station, built in collaboration with the Soviets.

June 5, 1958

Report, Peng Dehuai to Mao Zedong and the CCP Central Committee (Excerpt)

Chinese Minister of Defense, Peng Dehuai, reports that the Soviet Union requests Chinese-Soviet cooperation in establishing long-wave radio stations in China. Soviet experts are permitted to visit China to perform technical work.

1991

Memoirs, Chinese Finance Minister Bo Yibo, Excerpt on Preventing 'Peaceful Evolution'

Former Finance Minister Bo recalls Mao's reaction to US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles' policy toward China in 1958-1959, especially his statements about encouraging a "peaceful evolution" in the Communist system.

November 2, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Zhou Enlai

Mao sends a message to be broadcast to Taiwan warning that the shelling of Jinmen Island would continue on odd-numbered days.

November 25, 1958

Mao Zedong, 'The Western World Will Inevitably Split Up'

Mao comments that the West is moving toward its final disintegration.

October 11, 1958

Telegram, Mao Zedong to Zhou Enlai

Mao sends instructions to Zhou Enlai, asking him to send information to the Soviets about the number of planes that were short down during air engagements in the Taiwan Strait. He adds that "[the Soviets] should sell ground-to-air missiles to us, and let us control the employment of them."

October 31, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Zhou Enlai, Chen Yi, Huang Kecheng

Mao sends instructions to halt the shelling of Jinmen Island on even-numbered days, but continue it on odd-numbered days.

October 6, 1958

Letter, Mao Zedong to Huang Kecheng and Peng Dehuai

Mao decides to broadcast a statement to Taiwan about the shelling of Jinmen Island.

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